Takeaways: LeBron at center?! Why the 76ers had to get creative on opening night

Brian Windhorst examines a surprising shift for LeBron, plus more takeaways from the NBA's season-opening tripleheader.

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama misses first 12 shots in rough opener vs. Thunder

Victor Wembanyama didn't record his first bucket until the end of the third quarter and shot a career-worst 8% from the field as the Thunder got their revenge on the Spurs in Tuesday's Western Conference finals rematch.

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Thunder win chippy opener vs. Spurs, throw support behind Chet Holmgren

The scrap early in the second quarter of Tuesday night's season opener offered some symbolism for Chet Holmgren and his Thunder teammates. Holmgren landed with a thud. As he got back to his feet, his teammates had his back.

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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll past Spurs 116-104 in first matchup since conference finals defeat

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the team that ended their dreams of a title defense last season.

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Thunder start season with impressive win over the Spurs

Thunder start season with impressive win over the Spurs

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NBA opening day: Live updates, highlights from tripleheader

The 2026-27 NBA season is back with a bang. Follow along for all of the live updates and highlights from the tripleheader.

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NBA championship and MVP odds: Spurs, Thunder tied entering season; Wemby ahead of SGA

Each team's odds to win the NBA title, conference and division, plus MVP odds.

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Who to add in fantasy and the bets to make when the NBA season tips off Tuesday

Eric Moody breaks down Tuesday's NBA action as the NBA tips off with three games, highlighting the players to add in fantasy and the bets to make.

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